Laptops...

[twocows]

Personally, if you have the money, buy a macbook(pro or not) it is well worth it, because lets face it macs can do almost everything, they can even run exe's

<drug reference here>
Yeah, don't know what you're on, but a Mac cannot run a Windows executable. Also, good luck at playing games on a Mac; even these days, many games are Windows-only. Macs have their uses, but don't even try to suggest they're superior in every way to anything, because they aren't.

 

[Bianca Paragon]

<drug reference here>
Yeah, don't know what you're on, but a Mac cannot run a Windows executable. Also, good luck at playing games on a Mac; even these days, many games are Windows-only. Macs have their uses, but don't even try to suggest they're superior in every way to anything, because they aren't.

Crossover, VMware Fusion and even simple ol' Bootcamp would like a word with you regarding not being able to run Windows code.
Just sayin;.

Oh, and btw? 2560x1440 resolution + Core i5/7 + Radeon 4850 in the new 27" iMac? Gaming nirvana <3

 

[wee187]

I use a netbook simply because I use it for internet and that's about it. I do everything else on my big compy.

 

[mervyn797]

atleast my HP pavilion is working fine, though it has been only 5 months now, -_-
i hope nothing happens to it. *fingers crossed*

 

[♣Gawain♣]

I'm using Macbook for now, since this is the only one I can afford. But it runs great, for my opinion.

 

[yaminokaitou]

I have a DELL and it works fine for me. The HDD space kinda sucks, but it's an older computer and it was a work computer, so it didn't come with a lot of specs. Anyway, it never overheats and runs fine, so I have no real complaints with it.

 

[Eureka1]

Oh, and btw? 2560x1440 resolution + Core i5/7 + Radeon 4850 in the new 27" iMac? Gaming nirvana <3

>4850

Bwahahaha.

Brb 5870.

 

[twocows]

Crossover, VMware Fusion and even simple ol' Bootcamp would like a word with you regarding not being able to run Windows code.
Just sayin;.

Yeah, I should have been more specific. I meant that OS X cannot run Windows executables natively. Windows can also run OS X code by dual-booting (and sometimes virtualization).

Oh, and btw? 2560x1440 resolution + Core i5/7 + Radeon 4850 in the new 27" iMac? Gaming nirvana <3

I'll admit that the games written to run on OS X often do so very well (probably better than on Windows, TBH). The problem is that many games aren't available on OS X at all, though.

 

[Aberbecam]

Ok,I don't like mac computers because it does not run .exe files and i think there is a tool for mac that runs .exe files but still i don't like it so i don't prefer mac. HP is a good choice. But me and my sister use sony and sony is not that bad. We still have a over 4 years old sony laptop and it still works good. But i am going to buy a HP laptop next. I prefer HP laptop or Sony ;)

 

[tonyar109]

i also recommend ASUS,my family all have this brand ,and it works well .my old brother use his laptop to play games ,it is very cool ,his laptop features an Intel Core 2 Duo SU7300 1.3GHz dual-core processor, 14.1" 1366x768 LED-backlit widescreen LCD, 4GB RAM, 320GB hard drive, dual layer DVD burner, 802.11n wireless, NVIDIA GeForce G210M 512MB video, HDMI port, 0.3-megapixel webcam, media reader, and Windows 7 Home Premium.
he bought it online for $800,i can give you the link he searched ,hope it can help you a lot.

 

[Archer]

Is that a UL30V?

Well is just got a new battery for my laptop and I'm pleased to say it pulled in an admirable 5 hrs for a stress test. This was: Brightness & sound maximum, wireless on, playing a 3D game. Considering I used it for school work, this should last me forever.

That's my complaint. Most of today's laptops have pathetic battery life. I'm liking the idea of the CULV based ultraportables, but mainstream, midrange batteries are lucky to get 2 hrs to a charge. Even the 6-cell in my HP Pavilion lasted over 4 hours on normal usage for the first year or so.

 

[Infernape1188972]

Full vs. Upgrade

Crossover, VMware Fusion and even simple ol' Bootcamp would like a word with you regarding not being able to run Windows code.
Just sayin;.

Oh, and btw? 2560x1440 resolution + Core i5/7 + Radeon 4850 in the new 27" iMac? Gaming nirvana <3

If you use boot camp, buy the "FULL" version. I learned this the HARD way. Now I won't be using boot camp any time soon since MSRP is $200.


Remember: I Learned the HARD WAY.

 

[Bianca Paragon]

If you use boot camp, buy the "FULL" version. I learned this the HARD way. Now I won't be using boot camp any time soon since MSRP is $200.


Remember: I Learned the HARD WAY.

wut

Bootcamp is included with Leopard and Snow Leopard. There's no "Full version" to buy. Did you mean buying a license for Microsoft Windows? O_o

 

[Gerri Shin]

erm I've always bought upgrade versions of windows. Ever since XP SP3 they removed the requirement of having a key during the actual installation. This allows you to install a working, non-activated version of windows, all you have to do then is "upgrade" to the licensed version, which is easy to do with the Vista and 7 easy upgrade feature. (bonus: it works via boot camp, VMware, & Parallels too)

 

[daf]

Computer retail slave here.

A couple of different things to keep in mind when purchasing a computer.

First, the major differences between Windows and Macintosh. What are you mainly going to be using it for? School work, internet? Or are you planning to run the latest and greatest games? As a few already pointed out, the library of games for Mac is few and far in between. You can install and run Windows through Boot Camp (which is free), but you have to purchase a license for Windows on top of the already pricey notebook. If you're planning to do any sort of professional level graphic, movie, or audio work - a Mac is the way to go. They're still the industry standard, and although more and more companies like if you are proficient in both platforms, the majority of them want you to know Mac's first and foremost.

If you have the money, and gaming isn't important to you - buy a Mac. The machines are built great, last a long time (provided they're given proper care), are more secure and have generally less issues than a PC running Windows. If you have any issues, Apple will diagnose the computer for you free of charge...regardless of how old the machine is. If you purchase Apple Care on the machine, Apple also insures you for three years of coverage from any manufacturer's defects.

If you're looking at a PC, Toshiba and Asus have the lowest rates of failure, HP the highest, with the rest of the major brands falling somewhere in between the two.

Also, what else are you going to need to purchase with the computer? A Mac can get by without anti-virus software and iWork, which is essentially a single license Microsoft Office Home and Student for $50, $41 if you're a college student. On the other hand, you can probably find some really great bundle deals around the holidays for a PC.

Try to stay away from stores like Best Buy. The number of employees that actually know what they're talking about are few and far in between, and although they tote the idea of a "complete solution" over "selling the customer as many services plans as possible", they are still judged on whether or not they sell you $400 in additional BS that you probably don't need or want. Stay away from extended service plans through third party companies - if you want to purchase additional coverage, check with the manufacture.

Hope that helps~

 

[Ochigi]

XD the only thing i hate about labtops is the fact that if u accidentally press a wrong button on the top (the 1 tht turns off ur wireless)sometimes u dont even notice tht u pressed it.

 

[twocows]

Computer retail slave here.

A couple of different things to keep in mind when purchasing a computer.

First, the major differences between Windows and Macintosh. What are you mainly going to be using it for? School work, internet? Or are you planning to run the latest and greatest games? As a few already pointed out, the library of games for Mac is few and far in between. You can install and run Windows through Boot Camp (which is free), but you have to purchase a license for Windows on top of the already pricey notebook. If you're planning to do any sort of professional level graphic, movie, or audio work - a Mac is the way to go. They're still the industry standard, and although more and more companies like if you are proficient in both platforms, the majority of them want you to know Mac's first and foremost.

If you have the money, and gaming isn't important to you - buy a Mac. The machines are built great, last a long time (provided they're given proper care), are more secure and have generally less issues than a PC running Windows. If you have any issues, Apple will diagnose the computer for you free of charge...regardless of how old the machine is. If you purchase Apple Care on the machine, Apple also insures you for three years of coverage from any manufacturer's defects.

If you're looking at a PC, Toshiba and Asus have the lowest rates of failure, HP the highest, with the rest of the major brands falling somewhere in between the two.

Also, what else are you going to need to purchase with the computer? A Mac can get by without anti-virus software and iWork, which is essentially a single license Microsoft Office Home and Student for $50, $41 if you're a college student. On the other hand, you can probably find some really great bundle deals around the holidays for a PC.

Try to stay away from stores like Best Buy. The number of employees that actually know what they're talking about are few and far in between, and although they tote the idea of a "complete solution" over "selling the customer as many services plans as possible", they are still judged on whether or not they sell you $400 in additional BS that you probably don't need or want. Stay away from extended service plans through third party companies - if you want to purchase additional coverage, check with the manufacture.

Hope that helps~

Our Best Buy actually has somewhat competent employees. I know that's not true for all their stores, because I've been to a few with idiots working there. That's not to say the local guys are perfect. Some guy was asking how he could take out a partition and gain the space back off a partitioned drive, and one of the employees said he'd have to format. I stepped in and corrected him, but at least the employee didn't try to sell him a new computer to "fix" that problem (something that a lot of employees at other Best Buys would have done).

Anyway, here's what I recommend. Get the highest specc'd computer you can find for the lowest price you can find. Don't get extra crap for it (except maybe an external hard drive and a mouse), and turn down the EULA on first boot and ask for a license refund on Windows. Then, get Windows for free, however you might do that legally. :3 Saves a few bucks.

 

[Captain Hobo.]

My Dell runs great so I would say Dell.

 

[Elite Overlord LeSabre™]

I've had a Compaq (HP) for over three years now. Firefox runs slowly on it and it's sounding the death knell of a grinding and buzzing cooling fan. Wouldn't recommend one of these; I've had too many problems with it and performance is just meh.

 

[Feign]

I have a Toshiba laptop myself, and I can attest to it being a very sturdy computer...

Since I've had it for about 3 years now, and traveled with it quite often, the only things that have happened to it are 2-3 pixels gone black and one of the speakers cracking once and a while. Because it is a gaming laptop too, I've had to use a cooling fan to prevent it from overheating.

My sister uses a HP, and hasn't had any issue with hers, but she usually leaves it at home, and doesn't use it for anything else but the internet and other school related things.

I'd recommend getting Windows 7, I'm using vista, and I find it slow on start up.